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Come and behold the works of the Lord,
    the astonishing deeds he has wrought on the earth.
10 He puts an end to wars all over the earth;
    he breaks the bow and snaps the spear,
    and he burns the shields with flames.[a]
11 “Be still and acknowledge that I am God,
    exalted among the nations,
    exalted on the earth.”[b]

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  1. Psalm 46:10 This verse speaks of universal peace and anticipates the Messianic victory.
  2. Psalm 46:11 Exalted . . . on the earth: because of his wondrous deeds for his people, especially the Life, Passion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

He makes wars(A) cease
    to the ends of the earth.
He breaks the bow(B) and shatters the spear;
    he burns the shields[a] with fire.(C)
10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;(D)
    I will be exalted(E) among the nations,
    I will be exalted in the earth.”

11 The Lord Almighty is with us;
    the God of Jacob(F) is our fortress.(G)

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  1. Psalm 46:9 Or chariots